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How to get fromLockport to St. Louisby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lockport to St. Louis by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 8m
    $132–213

  2. Drive  261.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lockport to St. Louiscar car 261.8 mi
    4h 25m
    $48–69

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    8h 51m
    $49–80

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lockport to Summittrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    4h 26m
    $80–511

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    6h 3m
    $282–718

  6. Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lockport to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKE - STL
    7h 1m
    $535–948

Lockport to St. Louis by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Lockport, IL, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Joliet Gateway Center to St. Louis 5 times a day. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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